The recent developments in the port facilities on the island of St. Vincent, particularly the involvement of Japanese companies, mark a significant milestone in the Caribbean’s maritime infrastructure and economic landscape. This blog post delves into the nuances of these developments, their implications, and the broader context of Japan’s engagement in infrastructure projects globally, especially in developing nations
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is set to host five crucial matches at the Arnos Vale Stadium, which is known for its picturesque setting and enthusiastic cricket fans. This selection underscores SVG’s growing prominence in the cricketing world and its capability to host international sporting events.
Vincy Mas is a major revenue generator for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The festival, which returned in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw some strategic changes that resulted in increased revenue. The Miss SVG competition, a popular event during the festival, was relocated to a later date in the year, resulting in over $100,000 in gate receipts. Similarly, the Junior Panorama, a steelpan competition for young musicians, was moved from the carnival period to a later date in the year, contributing to the overall revenue.
DUBAI, February 14, 2022 – Saint Vincent and Grenadines celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day on Monday with the visit of Prime Minister Dr The Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Legal Affairs. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General…
Photo caption: (Left-Right): Nadine Agard-Juillerat, Deputy Executive Director; Peter Edward, Export Development Manager; Annette Mark, Executive Director; H. E. Calvin Ho, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan); Grace Chang, Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of China(Taiwan). Kingstown, May 26, 2021: Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) donated USD$40,000 to aid the country’s…
KINGSTOWN (ST. VINCENT): To celebrate World Oceans Day (June 8, 2020), staff at Invest SVG successfully executed a beach clean-up event at Questelles; joined by residents, members of the wider public and the Minister of Finance, Sustainable Development, Economic Planning and Information Technology. The event, which took place last Saturday, June 6, saw approximately 26…
Plans by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to construct a 250-room hotel in Mt. Wynne are moving ahead with architectural contracts to be finalized. This was revealed last Thursday, May 30, during an official visit by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of China on Taiwan His Excellency Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu…
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will, on March 20 – 21, host a workshop on ‘Resilient Urban Development of the Modern City and Kingstown’ – as the Government moves ahead with plans to make Arnos Vale the next city in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The workshop will focus on two key…